Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 3 – 5 pm has been added and will be the last chance to sign up for the Summer Youth Employment Program at Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon.
The Summer Youth Employment Program enables low income, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) eligible Geauga County youth to gain valuable work experience while earning a paycheck. Youth may work part time or up to 40 hours per week through the program. The Summer Youth Employment Program offers the opportunity for youth to develop a work history and have a current reference from an employer. Youth participants will earn $9.00 per hour. Various employment positions throughout the county are available.
The Summer Youth Employment Program will operate in Geauga County from June 2, 2014 – August 29, 2014.
If you meet these requirements, you may apply:
- resident of Geauga County
- income eligible: household income within 200% of the federal poverty level
- age 16-24 years of age; 18-24 year olds must either reside in a home with a minor child or be a non-custodial parent (not residing with his/her minor child) and have earned a high school diploma or GED
- youth in foster care may participate in the program
Pre-registration for the application and information meeting can be completed online, but pre-registration is not required.
Interested youth must attend this registration event to participate in the program.
Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the meeting.
Parents/guardians must bring the following for their child:
- birth certificate, social security card, photo ID
- most recent report card
- if youth would like to have their pay direct deposited a copy of a voided check or savings account statement is needed.
- youth age 18-24 must have a photo ID, birth certificate and social security card
A Soft Skills and interview techniques training will be available for participants in the program also on May 29 from 6:00-7:30 pm. The training is free and pizza will be served. Participants who complete the training will be eligible to receive a $25.00 gas card.
For additional information on the Summer Youth Employment Program call 440-285-1122.
